Apply for Flutterwave x Toke Makinwa Glow Up Grant 2026 (₦1Million Nigerian Entrepreneurs)

The programme is designed for small business owners who are actively building their brands and leveraging digital tools to reach customers, increase sales, and scale their operations.

About the Grant

The Glow Up Grant is a ₦1,000,000 business funding initiative powered by Toke Makinwa Beauty in partnership with Flutterwave.

Beyond financial support, the programme seeks to encourage digital payment adoption among Nigerian businesses while providing entrepreneurs with a platform to showcase their brands, share their stories, and gain wider market exposure.

Why it Matters

Access to funding remains one of the biggest challenges facing small businesses in Nigeria. However, beyond capital, entrepreneurs also need visibility, customer trust, and digital tools that can help them compete in an increasingly digital marketplace.

The Glow Up Grant combines financial support with brand exposure, giving entrepreneurs an opportunity to showcase their businesses while encouraging the adoption of digital payment solutions that can support long-term growth and sustainability.

Grant Value

A total of ₦1,000,000 will be awarded to three entrepreneurs:

• Grand Prize Winner: ₦500,000

• Two Additional Winners: ₦250,000 each

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Own a Nigeria-based small business or SME

• Have an active online presence for their business

• Possess a functional Flutterwave account

• Be using Flutterwave through a payment link, online store, checkout integration, or another Flutterwave payment solution

• Be willing to create and share a one-minute video pitch about their business.

Benefits

Successful applicants will receive:

• Business funding to support growth and expansion

• Increased visibility and brand exposure

• Access to wider audiences and potential customers

• Opportunities to strengthen digital business operations

• Recognition from leading brands in entrepreneurship and technology

• A platform to showcase their business story and impact

Application Deadline: Unspecified

METHOD OF APPLICATION

To participate:

• Create or activate your Flutterwave account

• Complete the official application form

• Record and publish a one-minute video pitch on Instagram

• Collaborate with @tokemakinwafoundation

• Tag @tokemakinwabeauty and @theflutterwave

• Use the hashtags #GlowUpGrant and #TMBxFlutterwaveGrant.